Founded in 1837, Colby-Sawyer is a comprehensive baccalaureate college that integrates the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. The college is located in the scenic Lake Sunapee Region of central New Hampshire.

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Kearsarge Valley Magazine

Gail Matthews, July 13, 2009

In this first installment of a six-part series, meet Colby-Sawyer College President Thomas C. Galligan Jr. and learn about his family and the evolution of his career in higher education. President Galligan, along with the college he leads, has been described as a bright light in troubled economic times. Here he discusses his affection for running along New London's hilly roads, how his education in law reflects some of the best aspects of a liberal education, and why he left his legal career behind to pursue teaching and academic leadership roles.